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““INTRODUCTION TO THE INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF TAUSTUDY OF TAUHHEED”EED”
Intermediate Level Islamic course in English for Adultsconducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail
16 weekly class starting: 27 Nov 2010 16 weekly class starting: 27 Nov 2010 Every Saturday night @ 8pm – 10pmEvery Saturday night @ 8pm – 10pm
Wisma Indah, 448 Changi Road, Wisma Indah, 448 Changi Road, #02-00 next to Masjid Kassim#02-00 next to Masjid Kassim
INTRODUCING START
OF A NEW COURSE
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Using curriculum he has developed especially for English-speakingUsing curriculum he has developed especially for English-speakingMuslim converts and young English-speaking Adult Muslims. Muslim converts and young English-speaking Adult Muslims.
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““To seek knowledge is obligatory upon every Muslim (male & female)”To seek knowledge is obligatory upon every Muslim (male & female)”
For further information and registration For further information and registration contact Sameer Abdul Jalilcontact Sameer Abdul Jalil (9669 8512) - or (9669 8512) - or e-mail e-mail <sameer_al_abd@yahoo.com><sameer_al_abd@yahoo.com>
IT CAN ALSO BE IT CAN ALSO BE A REFRESHER A REFRESHER COURSE FOR COURSE FOR
MUSLIM MUSLIM PARENTS, PARENTS,
EDUCATORS, IN EDUCATORS, IN CONTEMPORARY CONTEMPORARY
SINGAPORE. SINGAPORE. OPEN TO ALLOPEN TO ALL
IN THE NAME OF ALLAHIN THE NAME OF ALLAHMOST COMPASIONATEMOST COMPASIONATEMOST MERCIFULMOST MERCIFUL
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LESSON #1LESSON #1
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REMEMBER THE ….
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(Say:) ”Behold, my prayer, and [all] my acts of worship, my
living and my dying are for God [Allah alone, Who is], the
Sustainer of all the worlds, in whose divinity none has a
share: for thus have I been bidden – and I shall [always] be
foremost among those who surrender themselves to Him
(Muslimeen).” (Qur’an: Surah al-An’am:6:162)
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”So set thou thy face steadily and truly to the faith: (establish) Allah's handiwork according to the pattern on which He has made mankind: no change (let there be) in the work (wrought) by Allah: that is the standard Religion: but most among mankind understand not.”
((Surah Rum: 30: 30Surah Rum: 30: 30))
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PARABLE OF A GOOD WORD
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” ”Seest thou not how Allah sets forth a parable?― a Seest thou not how Allah sets forth a parable?― a
goodly Word like a goodly tree, whose root is firmly fixed, goodly Word like a goodly tree, whose root is firmly fixed,
and its branches (reach) to the heavens― It brings forth and its branches (reach) to the heavens― It brings forth
its fruit at all times, by the leave of its Lord. So Allah sets its fruit at all times, by the leave of its Lord. So Allah sets
forth parables for men, in order that they may receive forth parables for men, in order that they may receive
admonition; admonition;
((Qur’an: Ibrahim: 14: 24-25Qur’an: Ibrahim: 14: 24-25))
PARABLE OF A GOOD WORD
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PARABLE OF A GOOD WORD
REFLECT : COMPONENTS OF A TREE
seedSprout
Roots Trunk Leaves
Layers of Bark Grow towards sunlight & Power to break rocks Fruits
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WHAT’S NEXT ?WHAT’S NEXT ?
“ “ .. Islamic education is organic, just like a plant, .. Islamic education is organic, just like a plant, it has to continuously be nurtured to develop a it has to continuously be nurtured to develop a Muslim to grow to be like the good tree’ ..Muslim to grow to be like the good tree’ .. inshaAllah! ...” (inshaAllah! ...” (Zhulkeflee Hj IsmailZhulkeflee Hj Ismail))
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WHAT’S NEXT ?WHAT’S NEXT ?
CURRICULUM ON ISLAM CURRICULUM ON ISLAM AT INTERMEDIATEAT INTERMEDIATE
LEVEL LEVEL
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WHAT’S NEXT ?WHAT’S NEXT ?
INDEED ... A LIFE-LONG INDEED ... A LIFE-LONG MUSLIMS’ EDUCATION !MUSLIMS’ EDUCATION !
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‘ILM TAUHEED - ‘AQIDAH(Creed or Theology)
Purpose / Objective
Development of Certainty (Belief)Awareness of Reality / Truth
Develop discernment between Truth & Falsehood,
What is involved?‘Aql - (proper use of Reason / Intellect)
Fitrah - Instincts & innate feeling (perception)Tauqifiy – Revelations & reliable traditions
What is the Effect?
To develop firm conviction, strong principle,Commitment to concept of Unity & Justice of Allah
(Tauhiid); knowing the true purpose, role and Destiny of Man.
IIMAN Tauhiidic paradigmTauhiidic paradigm
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‘ILM TAUHIID - ‘AQIDAH(Creed or Theology)
Purpose / Objective
Development of Certainty (Belief)Awareness of Reality / Truth
Develop discernment between Truth & Falsehood,
What is involved?‘Aql - (proper use of Reason / Intellect)
Fitrah - Instincts & innate feeling (perception)Tauqifiy – Revelations & reliable traditions
What is the Effect?
To develop firm conviction, strong principle,Commitment to concept of Unity & Justice of Allah
(Tauhiid); knowing the true purpose, role and Destiny of Man.
RELEVANT COMPLEMENTARY RELEVANT COMPLEMENTARY KNOWLEDGE:KNOWLEDGE:
Languages, Logic & philosophy,Languages, Logic & philosophy,Epistemology, Biology, Botany,Epistemology, Biology, Botany,Chemistry, Physical sciences,Chemistry, Physical sciences,Astronomy, Geology, History,Astronomy, Geology, History,
Anthropology, Marine & Space,Anthropology, Marine & Space,Etc.Etc.
Tauhiidic paradigmTauhiidic paradigmIIMAN
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‘ILM FIQH(Practical Laws for life;
Learning of the Shari’ah)
Purpose / ObjectiveDevelopment of Correct Practices;
Submission & Obedience to Will of Allah (Islam)
What is involved?Knowing the law, rules as Guidance to every aspect of life
Capability to implementing them in life
What is the Effect?To develop a community of people,
Inviting to what is goodEnjoining what is right, and forbidding evil,
Advocating the fulfilment of AMANAH (Trust)As Allah’s Khalifah (vicegerent),
Establishing the Brotherhood of Man in The servitude of One God.
‘AMAL Tauhiidic paradigmTauhiidic paradigm
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‘ILM FIQH(Practical Laws for life;
Learning of the Shari’ah)
Purpose / ObjectiveDevelopment of Correct Practices;
Submission & Obedience to Will of Allah (Islam)
What is involved?Knowing the law, rules as Guidance to every aspect of life
Capability to implementing them in life
What is the Effect?To develop a community of people,
Inviting to what is goodEnjoining what is right, and forbidding evil,
Advocating the fulfilment of AMANAH (Trust)As Allah’s Khalifah (vicegerent),
Establishing the Brotherhood of Man in The servitude of One God.
BROAD EXTENT OF TOPICS COVERED IN FIQHBROAD EXTENT OF TOPICS COVERED IN FIQH‘‘ibadah ibadah (personal devotion / worship) (personal devotion / worship) MuamalahMuamalah (social transaction) (social transaction) MunakahahMunakahah (Marriage & family) (Marriage & family) Irth / fara’id Irth / fara’id (Distribution of wealth)(Distribution of wealth) JinayahJinayah (crimes & punishment) (crimes & punishment) Qoda’iyahQoda’iyah (judiciary) (judiciary) jihad /Da’wahjihad /Da’wah(struggle in war & peace)(struggle in war & peace) imarah imarah (Leadership/government)(Leadership/government)
Tauhiidic paradigmTauhiidic paradigm‘AMAL
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‘ILM FIQH(Practical Laws for life;
Learning of the Shari’ah)
Purpose / ObjectiveDevelopment of Correct Practices;
Submission & Obedience to Will of Allah (Islam)
What is involved?Knowing the law, rules as Guidance to every aspect of life
Capability to implementing them in life
What is the Effect?To develop a community of people,
Inviting to what is goodEnjoining what is right, and forbidding evil,
Advocating the fulfilment of AMANAH (Trust)As Allah’s Khalifah (vicegerent),
Establishing the Brotherhood of Man in The servitude of One God.
Tauhiidic paradigmTauhiidic paradigm‘AMALRELEVANT COMPLEMENTARY KNOWLEDGE:RELEVANT COMPLEMENTARY KNOWLEDGE:
All applied sciences, technologyAll applied sciences, technologyand skills, knowledge of economics, politics, and skills, knowledge of economics, politics,
social & administrative social & administrative sciences etc. that can assist in the sciences etc. that can assist in the
fulfilment of establishing justice, order, peace, fulfilment of establishing justice, order, peace, harmony, prosperity, physical harmony, prosperity, physical
with moral progress, and the well-being with moral progress, and the well-being of Man & society, etc.of Man & society, etc.
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‘ILM AKHLAQ / TASAWWUF / IRFAN(Science of human Disposition/ Sufism)
Purpose / Objective
Development of Righteous PersonalityPurification/perfection of the Self
What is involved?Reforming or purification of the Self (Nafs)Best behaviour in relationship with Allah,
within oneself, and with others.Knowledge of Self and of Allah (Gnosis)
What is the Effect?
Development of Most noble personality traitsFounded on Love of Allah, of all His prophets [Nabiyyin] especially the Seal of Prophethood Muhammad s.a.w.,
his Household [itrah or Ahlul-bayti wa Aali -Rasul] and loyal Companions [Ashaab], In fellowship with the Truthful [siddiqqin], the Witnesses & martyrs [shuhada] and the
Righteous servants of Allah [Solihin]; Striving to purify the Self (Nafs) and adorning it with the Exalted Moral traits of Our Beloved Prophet Muhammad s.a.w.
(The Perfected Man – “Insan Kaamil”)
IHSAN Tauhiidic paradigmTauhiidic paradigm
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‘ILM AKHLAQ / TASAWWUF / IRFAN(Science of human Disposition/ Sufism)
Purpose / Objective
Development of Righteous PersonalityPurification/perfection of the Self
What is involved?Reforming or purification of the Self (Nafs)Best behaviour in relationship with Allah,
within oneself, and with others.Knowledge of Self and of Allah (Gnosis)
What is the Effect?
Development of Most noble personality traitsFounded on Love of Allah, of all His prophets [Nabiyyin] especially the Seal of Prophethood Muhammad s.a.w.,
his Household [itrah or Ahlul-bayti wa Aali -Rasul] and loyal Companions [Ashaab], In fellowship with the Truthful [siddiqqin], the Witnesses & martyrs [shuhada] and the
Righteous servants of Allah [Solihin]; Striving to purify the Self (Nafs) and adorning it with the Exalted Moral traits of Our Beloved Prophet Muhammad s.a.w.
(The Perfected Man – “Insan Kaamil”)
RELEVANT COMPLEMENTARY KNOWLEDGE:RELEVANT COMPLEMENTARY KNOWLEDGE:This aspect of development requiresThis aspect of development requires
practical behaviour, the aspect of being practical behaviour, the aspect of being and becoming. Its area of development and becoming. Its area of development is the inner Self, the ‘human psyche’ oris the inner Self, the ‘human psyche’ or
the state of the Soul reflected in his the state of the Soul reflected in his Disposition (Disposition (AkhlaqAkhlaq). Therefore, the close ). Therefore, the close
equivalent may perhaps be ‘human’ psychology, equivalent may perhaps be ‘human’ psychology, behavioural sciences, manners & discipline, etc.behavioural sciences, manners & discipline, etc.
Tauhiidic paradigmTauhiidic paradigmIHSAN
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Development of Certainty (Belief)Development of Certainty (Belief)Awareness of Reality / TruthAwareness of Reality / Truth
Develop discernment between Truth & Falsehood,Develop discernment between Truth & Falsehood,
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By : Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj IsmailBy : Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj IsmailIntermediate Islamic Course conducted (since 1990's)Intermediate Islamic Course conducted (since 1990's)
Lesson # 1 A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE COURSE & METHOD OF APPROACH A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE COURSE & METHOD OF APPROACH
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Faith (Faith (IIMANIIMAN), from the Islamic perspective is not mere blind ), from the Islamic perspective is not mere blind
acceptance. It is a process of acquiring a knowledge of acceptance. It is a process of acquiring a knowledge of
certainty in which we confirm with our innate nature and certainty in which we confirm with our innate nature and
sense faculties especially that of reason - till we develop sense faculties especially that of reason - till we develop
conviction. conviction.
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Basic and most fundamental message of Islam is the Basic and most fundamental message of Islam is the KALIMATUT-TAUKALIMATUT-TAUHHEEDEED (Statement concerning the Absolute (Statement concerning the Absolute Oneness of God), in Arabic: Oneness of God), in Arabic:
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“There is no other god (object of worship) except Allah (God)." “There is no other god (object of worship) except Allah (God)."
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The message of Islam is very simple and exact, yet profound.
It stresses upon mankind to recognize the Truth that there is
only one God, the Creator, Sustainer, Cherisher of the
Universe, besides Whom there is no other god.
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The Arabic proper noun “Allah” for God, refers to the One
Supreme Being, Who is Absolute, Unique and without equal.
اللهالله““Allah” Allah” : : Arabic proper noun; name for God, Arabic proper noun; name for God, it refers to the One and Only, the Unique Creator, it refers to the One and Only, the Unique Creator, Lord Sustainer of the Universe, Who Alone is God Lord Sustainer of the Universe, Who Alone is God – – there is none besides Allah.there is none besides Allah.
No equivalent translation in non-Semitic language.No equivalent translation in non-Semitic language.
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From the above statement, there are 2 aspects which we are From the above statement, there are 2 aspects which we are
required to confirm and develop Faith (required to confirm and develop Faith (iimaniiman) in :) in :
(1) Recognizing and be convinced in the existence of God; (1) Recognizing and be convinced in the existence of God;
AndAnd
(2) That there is none other except ‘Allah’, the Absolute One (2) That there is none other except ‘Allah’, the Absolute One
God (i.e. He is without equal or partner; sharing with no one God (i.e. He is without equal or partner; sharing with no one
His Divinity, for there is none like Him) .His Divinity, for there is none like Him) .
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TAUQIFFIYAH - i. e. by relying upon true report, which have
already been ascertained as to its reliability as being
authoritative – for Muslims, the using of evidence from the Al-
Qur’an (Revelation) and authenticated Ahadith (Sunnah -
sayings, actions or consent of the Prophet);
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FITRAH - i.e. by relying upon our natural or innate human
instincts, intuitions;
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‘AQLIIYAH - i.e. by the using of the faculty of reasoning,
thought process;
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Man cannot claim to be born with knowledge, but that Man cannot claim to be born with knowledge, but that
knowledge is acquired. It is bestowed upon him through knowledge is acquired. It is bestowed upon him through
experience, inspiration and insight. We recognize great experience, inspiration and insight. We recognize great
thinkers with their profound discoveries of the laws of the thinkers with their profound discoveries of the laws of the
universe, and that is basically how science developed. But universe, and that is basically how science developed. But
science is only limited to certain aspects of knowledge and science is only limited to certain aspects of knowledge and
cannot traverse the great mysteries of the infinite. cannot traverse the great mysteries of the infinite.
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Yet history recognizes other types of luminaries, who were Yet history recognizes other types of luminaries, who were
people gifted with the knowledge that delves beyond the people gifted with the knowledge that delves beyond the
boundaries of physics into the realm of the metaphysics. They boundaries of physics into the realm of the metaphysics. They
were the prophets and messenger of God sent throughout were the prophets and messenger of God sent throughout
history, repeating the same message in the existence of God, history, repeating the same message in the existence of God,
and inviting mankind towards the way of submission to the and inviting mankind towards the way of submission to the
One Creator of the Universe. One Creator of the Universe.
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The last of these messengers was Muhammad s.a.w. who has The last of these messengers was Muhammad s.a.w. who has
left behind to posterity, his teachings in the Qur'an and his left behind to posterity, his teachings in the Qur'an and his
Sunnah. In themselves, the Qur'an and Sunnah are the Sunnah. In themselves, the Qur'an and Sunnah are the
undeniable evidence of his undeniable evidence of his NUBUWWATNUBUWWAT (prophethood) – (prophethood) –
With verifiable evidence of which have been preserved in its With verifiable evidence of which have been preserved in its
pristine state even till the present age. pristine state even till the present age.
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He was indeed a messenger of God from Whom he received He was indeed a messenger of God from Whom he received
enlightenment of the profound Reality. Thus, by relying upon enlightenment of the profound Reality. Thus, by relying upon
the authority of the Qur'an and the Sunnah itself, Muslims are the authority of the Qur'an and the Sunnah itself, Muslims are
convinced about the existence of God. convinced about the existence of God.
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Note: Note: Yet in the QUR’AN, Allah does not only inform man of His existence but Yet in the QUR’AN, Allah does not only inform man of His existence but offers sound arguments, appealing to the inherent instinct in man as well as offers sound arguments, appealing to the inherent instinct in man as well as to man's ability to use his reason. to man's ability to use his reason.
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Man has certain natural instincts to perceive the existence of Man has certain natural instincts to perceive the existence of
One whom they call God. In these naturally endowed pure One whom they call God. In these naturally endowed pure
instincts (instincts (fitrah salee-mafitrah salee-ma), they lead man towards the ), they lead man towards the
recognition, by sense intuition - that there must exist, the recognition, by sense intuition - that there must exist, the
Almighty Being, a ‘conscious Force’ Who overseas over his life Almighty Being, a ‘conscious Force’ Who overseas over his life
and the entire Universe, not attributing the whole creations and the entire Universe, not attributing the whole creations
simply as product of ‘Nature’.simply as product of ‘Nature’.
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The instinct of fear is one of the most profound. Another is The instinct of fear is one of the most profound. Another is
that of hope; yearning towards a sense of justice and fair play; that of hope; yearning towards a sense of justice and fair play;
the innate ability to appreciate what is right and wrong; the innate ability to appreciate what is right and wrong;
inclination towards orderliness and progress; striving for inclination towards orderliness and progress; striving for
perfection, etc. perfection, etc.
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These pure instincts (intuitions), although they may have These pure instincts (intuitions), although they may have
become dimmed or corrupted, or be affected by doubts and become dimmed or corrupted, or be affected by doubts and
scepticism, yet its presence in every person is undeniable and scepticism, yet its presence in every person is undeniable and
is the reason why in many communities throughout the is the reason why in many communities throughout the
world's history there are evidence of some form of worship to world's history there are evidence of some form of worship to
God - i.e. the notion of a Supreme Being. From the simple God - i.e. the notion of a Supreme Being. From the simple
tribal society, to renown civilizations - evidence can be found.tribal society, to renown civilizations - evidence can be found.
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Although some scientists may scoffed at this because they
could not satisfactorily understand them, yet they can neither
prove nor disprove all of them using empirical methods.
And although by relying upon innate instinct and intuition,
some people may have deviated away from the belief that the
Creator is One, into ascribing pantheons of deities, yet deep
down in their instinct there still reverberates that only One is
the Almighty Lord of all creation.
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““If indeed thou ask them who has created the heavens and If indeed thou ask them who has created the heavens and
the earth and subjected the sun and the moon (to His Law); the earth and subjected the sun and the moon (to His Law);
they will certainly reply "Allah (God)." How are they then they will certainly reply "Allah (God)." How are they then
deluded away (from the truth)?”deluded away (from the truth)?”
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Say: "who is it that delivers you from the dark recesses of Say: "who is it that delivers you from the dark recesses of land and sea, when ye call upon Him in humility and silent land and sea, when ye call upon Him in humility and silent terror: `if He only delivers us from these (dangers), (we vow) terror: `if He only delivers us from these (dangers), (we vow) we shall truly show our gratitude'.?" we shall truly show our gratitude'.?"
((Qur’an: An-’am: 6: 63Qur’an: An-’am: 6: 63))
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Say: "It is Allah that delivers you from these and all (other) Say: "It is Allah that delivers you from these and all (other) distresses: and yet ye worship false gods!" distresses: and yet ye worship false gods!"
Say: "He hath power to send calamities on you, from above Say: "He hath power to send calamities on you, from above and below, or to cover you with confusion in party strife, and below, or to cover you with confusion in party strife, giving you a taste of mutual vengeance― each from the giving you a taste of mutual vengeance― each from the other." See how We explain the Signs by various (symbols) other." See how We explain the Signs by various (symbols) that they may understand. that they may understand. But thy people reject this, though it is the Truth. But thy people reject this, though it is the Truth.
Say: "Not mine is the responsibility for arranging your Say: "Not mine is the responsibility for arranging your affairs; "For every Message is a limit of time and soon shall affairs; "For every Message is a limit of time and soon shall ye know it." ye know it."
((Qur’an: An-’am: 6: 64-67Qur’an: An-’am: 6: 64-67))
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Atheism is a new phenomena in the history of mankind and
cannot be said to be natural. It is totally against the pure instinct
of man, not to believe in a supernatural being - for this would
only be replacing the idea of ‘God’ (the intelligent Force), with
‘nature’ (an unknown entity without any will nor intelligence,
yet said to be the cause) capable of creating many amazing
things in this universe. !! Historically, atheism or agnosticism came about because of rejection of certain absurd myths attributed to God, not an absolute rejection of the idea of God.
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Unlike other religion, Islam recognizes the use of reasoning Unlike other religion, Islam recognizes the use of reasoning
faculty, and in fact it encourages man to use them because, faculty, and in fact it encourages man to use them because,
from the point of view of Islam, the mind or reasoning faculty from the point of view of Islam, the mind or reasoning faculty
is the greatest gift of God. is the greatest gift of God.
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Although reason itself cannot fathom the infinite mysteries Although reason itself cannot fathom the infinite mysteries
yet it is the means by which man can verify and confirm truth. yet it is the means by which man can verify and confirm truth.
And in this very way has the Qur'an spoke to man and invite And in this very way has the Qur'an spoke to man and invite
them to recognize the existence of God.them to recognize the existence of God.
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It provides verifiable arguments to convince the doubters, by It provides verifiable arguments to convince the doubters, by
methods of pondering upon certain observable phenomena methods of pondering upon certain observable phenomena
in ourselves and our surroundings: in ourselves and our surroundings:
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““Were they created out of nothing, Or were they themselves Were they created out of nothing, Or were they themselves
the creators? Or did they create the Heavens and the earth? the creators? Or did they create the Heavens and the earth?
Nay, they have no firm belief?" Nay, they have no firm belief?"
((Qur’an: Tur: 52: 35-36Qur’an: Tur: 52: 35-36))
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"If there were in the heavens and the earth, other gods
besides Allah, there would have been ruin in both! But glory
to Allah the Lord of the Throne: (High is He) above what they
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"Say: if there had been (other) gods with Him― as they say, behold, they would certainly have sought out a way to the Lord of the Throne!
Glory to Him! He is high above all that they say! Exalted and Great (beyond measure)!“
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“No son did Allah beget, nor is there any god along with Him: (if there were many gods), behold, each god would have taken away what he had created, and some would have lorded it over others! Glory to Allah (He is free) from the (sort of) things they attribute to Him!”
(Qur’an: al-Mu’minun: 23: 91)
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(1) Things that we see around us are 'new' and were (1) Things that we see around us are 'new' and were created. Creation must emanate from outside created. Creation must emanate from outside creation i.e. the Uncreated.creation i.e. the Uncreated.
(2) Things are in constant state of motion. We cannot (2) Things are in constant state of motion. We cannot conceive motion to have perpetually existed without conceive motion to have perpetually existed without a beginning (i.e. it must start from a state of a beginning (i.e. it must start from a state of motionless).motionless).
(3) The dependability of things towards a cause or (3) The dependability of things towards a cause or initiator. So where do all things began?initiator. So where do all things began?
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(4) The existence of a unified order in the universe. (4) The existence of a unified order in the universe. To attribute this order to random chance is most To attribute this order to random chance is most improbable without a universal will (intelligent improbable without a universal will (intelligent force).force).
(5) The realization that for this universe to exist as it (5) The realization that for this universe to exist as it does, there must be a Sustainer. The complexity for does, there must be a Sustainer. The complexity for its being sustained, and dependability of things to its being sustained, and dependability of things to other things affecting it besides itself, indicate the other things affecting it besides itself, indicate the determination by a determination by a 'cosmic force'cosmic force.‘.‘
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(6) Inherent preparedness in our creation, as well as (6) Inherent preparedness in our creation, as well as in animals, plants, etc. This preparedness cannot be in animals, plants, etc. This preparedness cannot be something evolved because without it, that animals something evolved because without it, that animals or plants would not have any chance to begin to or plants would not have any chance to begin to survive in the first place.survive in the first place.
(7) Time and the aging factor in our Universe. This (7) Time and the aging factor in our Universe. This would make us ponder concerning the meta-concept would make us ponder concerning the meta-concept of the infinity (past) and eternity (future) - the of the infinity (past) and eternity (future) - the concepts of the Divine.concepts of the Divine.
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(8) The 'law' of probability. The computation which (8) The 'law' of probability. The computation which actually informs us (mathematically) of the utter actually informs us (mathematically) of the utter remoteness of creation being the outcome of chance remoteness of creation being the outcome of chance accidents.accidents.
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TO CONTINUE ...
A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE COURSE & METHOD OF APPROACH A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE COURSE & METHOD OF APPROACH
The term The term TAUTAUHHEEDEED is derived from Arabic word is derived from Arabic word ""AhadAhad”(Absolute One) - "”(Absolute One) - "WahadaWahada" (Oneness " (Oneness attested) “attested) “Yuwaa-hiduYuwaa-hidu" (he unify or attest to the " (he unify or attest to the Oneness) – “Oneness) – “Tauhii-danTauhii-dan” (you attest to its' Oneness). ” (you attest to its' Oneness).
Therefore it implies an act of attesting to the Belief in Therefore it implies an act of attesting to the Belief in the Oneness of Allah (God) Who is the Absolute One; the Oneness of Allah (God) Who is the Absolute One; by first having conviction in our hearts and mind, and by first having conviction in our hearts and mind, and manifesting them in our life, through words and manifesting them in our life, through words and deeds.deeds.
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There are five approaches or methodology (types) of There are five approaches or methodology (types) of
attestation– in the Islamic tradition (that I was attestation– in the Islamic tradition (that I was
taught) , which as Muslims we are to be inculcated taught) , which as Muslims we are to be inculcated
with - each having a specific expectation, as will be with - each having a specific expectation, as will be
explained herewith, are :explained herewith, are :
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(1) TAU(1) TAUHHIID AL-KHALI-QIYYAHIID AL-KHALI-QIYYAH
That we affirm and are convinced that every creation That we affirm and are convinced that every creation
in the universe was created by One Creator, Allah in the universe was created by One Creator, Allah
(God) of all the worlds – Who alone is the Uncreated (God) of all the worlds – Who alone is the Uncreated
Being.Being.
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(2) TAUHEED AR-RUBUB-BIYYAH
Acknowledgement that the entire Universe is
sustained and cherished, by the One God (Allah) -
Who has no equal, partner nor associates.
That over all things Allah (God) has power which is
ever present and constantly manifested thereby.
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( 3) TAU( 3) TAUHHEED AL - ULU-HIYYAH or 'UBUDIYYAHEED AL - ULU-HIYYAH or 'UBUDIYYAH
Acknowledgement that there is only One God (Allah), Acknowledgement that there is only One God (Allah),
Who Alone is Divine, deserving of our worship and Who Alone is Divine, deserving of our worship and
servitude. There is no god except Him. He is Allah the servitude. There is no god except Him. He is Allah the
Absolute, Eternal. Who has no equal nor partner. The Absolute, Eternal. Who has no equal nor partner. The
Most besought unto Whom we rely. Most besought unto Whom we rely.
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( 3) TAU( 3) TAUHHEED AL - ULU-HIYYAH or 'UBUDIYYAHEED AL - ULU-HIYYAH or 'UBUDIYYAH
Allah, the One and only God, deserving of our Allah, the One and only God, deserving of our
worship or servitude (with our entire life) , and we worship or servitude (with our entire life) , and we
are to deny “are to deny “every forms of associating His Divinity every forms of associating His Divinity
with anyone or anythingwith anyone or anything” termed as "” termed as "shirkshirk”. ”.
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( 3) TAU( 3) TAUHHEED AL - ULU-HIYYAH or 'UBUDIYYAHEED AL - ULU-HIYYAH or 'UBUDIYYAH
Since we know that our being created is but to fulfil Since we know that our being created is but to fulfil
a reason best known to our Maker, therefore we are a reason best known to our Maker, therefore we are
to manifest our acknowledgement of this in our life to manifest our acknowledgement of this in our life
through a total form of worship or servitude by through a total form of worship or servitude by
following the Guidance from Him, established by the following the Guidance from Him, established by the
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(4) TAU(4) TAUHHEED AS-SIFATEED AS-SIFAT
That we affirm and attest that Allah, the Unique God That we affirm and attest that Allah, the Unique God
as having all the attributes of perfection, befitting as having all the attributes of perfection, befitting
His Majesty and Holiness, and reject all the absurd His Majesty and Holiness, and reject all the absurd
attributes which man may attribute to Him - as the attributes which man may attribute to Him - as the
rationalist (rationalist (Mu'tazilitesMu'tazilites) had done, imputing ) had done, imputing
imperfections in God when they try to fathom the imperfections in God when they try to fathom the
knowledge about God using the human mind, ratio. knowledge about God using the human mind, ratio.
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(4) TAU(4) TAUHHEED AS-SIFATEED AS-SIFAT
In Islam, the knowledge of Who is God (Allah), must In Islam, the knowledge of Who is God (Allah), must
come from God (Allah). Those verses which require come from God (Allah). Those verses which require
interpretation must be consistent with the clear and interpretation must be consistent with the clear and
explicit verses as guideline. Thus the Islamic explicit verses as guideline. Thus the Islamic
doctrines derived would not be some absurd notion, doctrines derived would not be some absurd notion,
myths, superstitions, ideas or concepts antithetical myths, superstitions, ideas or concepts antithetical
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(4) TAU(4) TAUHHEED AS-SIFATEED AS-SIFAT
Traditionally, the 13 or 20 attributes of God Traditionally, the 13 or 20 attributes of God
((sifaatullaaahsifaatullaaah) are taught in traditional Islamic ) are taught in traditional Islamic
scholarship, to counter them, using basis both from scholarship, to counter them, using basis both from
Revelation (Revelation (naqliyyahnaqliyyah) and reason () and reason (‘‘aqliyyahaqliyyah).).
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(4) TAU(4) TAUHHEED AS-SIFATEED AS-SIFAT
This method serves as refutation towards the This method serves as refutation towards the
deviations of the rationalists and innovators who deviations of the rationalists and innovators who
appeared later in history, much influenced by appeared later in history, much influenced by
philosophy of others. This is required for upholding philosophy of others. This is required for upholding
the original creed or doctrine of the the original creed or doctrine of the Ahl-as-sunnah Ahl-as-sunnah
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(5) TAUHEED AL-ASMA'
That we affirm and attest that Allah is One, Unique,
unmatched in His Exaltedness and has all the Beautiful
Names which He has revealed and we glorify, invoke
and beseech Him by These Holy Names.
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(5) TAUHEED AL-ASMA'
Affirmations of which require us also to reflect some
of His attributes in ourselves, by reciprocating those
godly quality in our life, such as in His Compassion,
Mercy, Justice etc. so as to be deserving of His
Compassion, Mercy etc.
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(5) TAUHEED AL-ASMA'
Through observing many of His Signs in nature, we
reflect our belief in these Names - and try to read and
confirm these attributes and of the act (af‘ al) - of the
One God - which are manifested in the Qur'an (ayaat
qaw-liyyah) and in the whole creations and
alternations of night and day (ayaat kauniyah).
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The true aspiration towards being close to our The true aspiration towards being close to our
Compassionate and Loving Creator, has to begin by Compassionate and Loving Creator, has to begin by
knowing Him and with striving towards achieving His knowing Him and with striving towards achieving His
Pleasure (Pleasure (Mardhaa-tillahMardhaa-tillah - - .ه@ لل ض+ات. ٱم+ @ه.ي لل ض+ات. ٱم+ ي ) )
following the path of following the path of TAUTAUHHEEDEED. In this, Allah s.w.t. has . In this, Allah s.w.t. has
provided the Guidance:provided the Guidance:
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Say (O Muhammad): "If ye do love Allah, follow Say (O Muhammad): "If ye do love Allah, follow
me: Allah will love you and forgive you your sins; for me: Allah will love you and forgive you your sins; for
Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful."Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful."
Say: "Obey Allah and His Messenger"; but if they Say: "Obey Allah and His Messenger"; but if they
turn back, Allah loves not those who reject Faith. turn back, Allah loves not those who reject Faith.
((Qur’an: aali ‘Imran: 3: 31-32Qur’an: aali ‘Imran: 3: 31-32))
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CONCLUSION:CONCLUSION:
Thus the Concept of Thus the Concept of TauTauhheedeed which serves as the which serves as the
foundation of the teachings of Islam can only be foundation of the teachings of Islam can only be
accomplished by following no other way except the accomplished by following no other way except the
way shown by Allah s.w.t. through His prophets and way shown by Allah s.w.t. through His prophets and
Messengers. Messengers.
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The Last of Allah’s Prophets and Messengers, who The Last of Allah’s Prophets and Messengers, who
came to supersede them all, guided by Allah's came to supersede them all, guided by Allah's
revelation to establish revelation to establish al-Islamal-Islam as the perfected as the perfected
Deen al-IslamDeen al-Islam, is prophet , is prophet Muhammad ibnu 'Abdillah Muhammad ibnu 'Abdillah
s.a.w - s.a.w - the Last Messenger and the Seal of the Last Messenger and the Seal of
prophethood. prophethood.
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And certainly there will be no other prophet after And certainly there will be no other prophet after
him. That is why the him. That is why the Kalimah of al-Islam Kalimah of al-Islam for every for every
Muslim must be completed with : Muslim must be completed with :
@ه. لل س$ول+ @ه.ٱم$ح+م@د( ر+ لل س$ول+ ٱم$ح+م@د( ر+MUHAM-MADUR-RA-SUU-LULLAHMUHAM-MADUR-RA-SUU-LULLAH
"Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah". "Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah".
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And further elaborations afterAnd further elaborations after TAU TAUHHEED EED would would
include aspects emanating from it such as:include aspects emanating from it such as:
(AL- ‘ADALAH) : (AL- ‘ADALAH) :
QADHA’-WAL-QADR QADHA’-WAL-QADR
(SAM-’IYYAT) : (SAM-’IYYAT) :
AL-GHAYB– RISAALAH - NUBUWWAT AL-GHAYB– RISAALAH - NUBUWWAT
(AL-AAKHIRAH)(AL-AAKHIRAH)
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